The roofs of multi-storey buildings in the big city we see rarely, and think about them even less. But if you decide to build a private house, then the question of what should be its roof is very relevant. So, what kind of roofs for private houses exist?
Roof shape
The shape of the roof of the private house plays not only an aesthetic role, but also has a direct impact on the quality of the building and its estimated cost.
- Flat roofs are not often found in our cities and towns, they are considered exotic domestic private construction. The advantages of a flat roof of a single-storey house are obvious: they are relatively low costs for materials and for work itself, and an invaluable opportunity to use a roof like a terrace, a garden (green roof) or even a summer sports ground.
- One-pitched roof is a very convenient design from the point of view of everyday life. It allows you to make the house lighter due to the orientation of living rooms with panoramic glazing on the sunny side. On the opposite side is usually arranged economic part (storerooms, bathrooms, etc.). In addition, a private house with a saddle roof is considered a budget option. In addition to residential buildings, very often odnoskatnym make roofs for extensions, huts and sheds.
- Gable roof is considered a classic option. The rafter system of the gable roof makes it possible to distribute the load evenly, without exerting excessive pressure on the foundation of the house. Very popular now skeleton gable roofs, which do not require much labor.
- Mansard (broken) roof makes it possible to additionally use the useful volume of the room located under it. In this case, the facade of the roof can take out the windows, and on its upper part - the hatch: it will make your attic so light and cozy that it will become a full room.
- The construction of the hip roof is quite complicated, because it has a whole rafters system.
- The hipped roof is four isosceles triangles connected at the top. Such a roof is ideal for a square house, because it is symmetrical.
- Dome roofs are used to build private houses extremely rarely.
Types of roofing
Roof and roof are not the same thing. If the roof is directly the top part of the structure of any building, then under the building term "roof" is meant the external coating material itself. In other words, this is the upper part of the roof, which performs a protective heat and waterproofing function.
The most common types of modern roofing materials are:
- wood: shingles, shingles, shingle;
- sheet materials: slate roof, galvanized metal tile, steel seam roofing, Euroshaft;
- piece roofing material: ceramic, composite or flexible (bitumen) tile, slate roof.
Roof Color
When planning the construction is very important is the selection of the color solution of the roof. It should be harmonious, not creating a contrast with the color of the facade of the building itself. In addition, the choice of the color of the roof will help to hide the shortcomings of the design of the house and emphasize its merits. For example, the black color of the roof can be used to make a tall house visually smaller and wider. Terracotta or gray hue emphasizes the simplicity of the classical architectural design. Blue , green or red roof tiles will look better with a lighter facade. The white roof looks very stylish, but it can appear with yellow spots over time.
And the last thing: before purchasing roofing materials, ask for local legislation. The fact is that in some regions the choice of color for the roof of private houses is regulated by the relevant law, not allowing the use of certain shades.
